How to book the New Oriental Express cheapest and easiest method
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service’s New Oriental Express Ticket Booking Center
🚂 [How to Book the New Oriental Express? A Clear Guide to Route Highlights and Group Participation Methods]
If you are planning a deep journey across Northern and Southern Xinjiang, hoping to balance comfort and pace, the ‘New Oriental Express’ might be a worthwhile option. As a high-end tourist train product that has gained attention in recent years, it uses carriages as mobile hotels, connecting multiple iconic scenic spots in Xinjiang, eliminating the hassle of frequent accommodation changes, and making the journey itself part of the scenery.
🌄 Detailed Introduction to Routes or Destinations
The ‘New Oriental Express’ is not a traditional train ticketing service but an immersive travel experience integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and guided tours. The train is equipped with private compartments, observation carriages, dining cars, and multifunctional activity spaces, covering diverse landscapes such as the Altai Mountains, Tianshan Mountains, Pamir Plateau, and Tarim Basin.
The 2026 summer route starts from Urumqi, passing through Keketuohai, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, Bayinbuluke, heading south to Kashgar and Tashkurgan, then returning to Turpan, and finally back to Urumqi, lasting about 14 days. This route combines alpine lakes, grassland valleys, desert poplar forests, and ancient Silk Road cities, allowing travelers to experience natural wonders and historical traces.
The October Southern Xinjiang autumn route focuses more on culture and seasonal landscapes: from Turpan’s grape estates and Ruoqiang’s jujube orchards to Hotan’s Yurungkash River and Shache’s Khan’s Palace, then to Kashgar’s old city and Tarim poplar forests, showcasing the unique warmth and richness of Southern Xinjiang in autumn.
Note:The specific order of scenic spots and duration of stops may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, traffic, scenic area policies, and other objective factors, subject to mutual agreement.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Included as per Final Draft)
Quick Itinerary (Summer Version)
🚂 [How to Book the New Oriental Express? A Clear Guide to Route Highlights and Group Participation Methods]Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day 07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day 08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayinbuluke
Day 09:Bayinbuluke – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan
If you are planning a deep journey across Northern and Southern Xinjiang, hoping to balance comfort and pace, the ‘New Oriental Express’ might be a worthwhile option. As a high-end tourist train product that has gained attention in recent years, it uses carriages as mobile hotels, connecting multiple iconic scenic spots in Xinjiang, eliminating the hassle of frequent accommodation changes, and making the journey itself part of the scenery.Day 11:Tashkurgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez Well – Grape Estate, evening train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Jujube Picking, evening train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
Day 05:Train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amanishahan Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
🌄 Detailed Introduction to Routes or DestinationsDay 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service’s Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, High Platform Dwellings, evening train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Palace, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
💰 Price Explanation (Based on Final Draft)
According to the currently confirmed tour dates and cabin configurations, the 2026 ‘New Oriental Express’ prices are as follows (third and fourth passengers in the same cabin enjoy discounted rates):
May 6 and 14
Premium Gold Diamond (3 customized carriages) 59,999 RMB/person
The ‘New Oriental Express’ is not a traditional train ticketing service but an immersive travel experience integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and guided tours. The train is equipped with private compartments, observation carriages, dining cars, and multifunctional activity spaces, covering diverse landscapes such as the Altai Mountains, Tianshan Mountains, Pamir Plateau, and Tarim Basin. Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 customized carriages) 54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 customized carriages) 49,999 RMB/person; third and fourth passengers 30,000 RMB/person
June 1 and 30
Premium Gold Diamond 67,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond 62,999 RMB/person | Boyue Gold Diamond 56,999 RMB/person; third and fourth passengers 30,000 RMB/person
June 11 and 25
Premium Gold Diamond 69,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond 63,999 RMB/person | Boyue Gold Diamond 58,999 RMB/person; third and fourth passengers 30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Premium Gold Diamond 71,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond 65,999 RMB/person | Boyue Gold Diamond 59,999 RMB/person; third and fourth passengers 30,000 RMB/person
October 15 and 25 (Southern Xinjiang Autumn Route)
Premium Gold Diamond 44,999 RMB/person | Xiyue Gold Diamond 39,999 RMB/person | Boyue Gold Diamond 36,999 RMB/person; third and fourth passengers 20,000 RMB/person
The 2026 summer route starts from Urumqi, passing through Keketuohai, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, Bayinbuluke, heading south to Kashgar and Tashkurgan, then returning to Turpan, and finally back to Urumqi, lasting about 14 days. This route combines alpine lakes, grassland valleys, desert poplar forests, and ancient Silk Road cities, allowing travelers to experience natural wonders and historical traces.> Note:The above prices are reference ranges; actual costs are subject to the signed travel contract and may vary based on tour dates, cabin types, and availability.
📞 Registration Method
You can learn more and complete registration procedures through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact Person:Manager Wang Fei
Contact Information:Phone or WeChat can be used to contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
(Please consult customer service for specific address)
ℹ️ Fee and Service Explanation
Fees typically include:Train cabin accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary, scenic area transportation, full meals (including some specialty meals), professional guide service, and basic insurance.
Not included:Transportation to and from Urumqi, personal expenses, non-itinerary optional activities, and additional costs due to force majeure.
All service content and cancellation/modification rules are implemented in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant regulations, subject to actual consultation and signed contract. In case of special circumstances during the trip, the travel agency may reasonably optimize the itinerary in consultation with tourists while protecting their rights.
This journey is not just about ‘seeing the scenery’ but a slow-paced, experience-rich mobile lifestyle. If you yearn for the tranquility of snow-capped mountains and lakes and are curious about the stories of ancient Silk Road cities, learn more about the ‘New Oriental Express’ travel arrangements through official channels. Remember to confirm tour date availability in advance and fully communicate your needs with the travel agency!
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